Roberts owns Tornado Products, a cleaning business in St. Albans. He said he is also active in the Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce and several other city organizations.

Mayor Dick Callaway also swore in a new police officer. Michael Farry will start working Tuesday as a patrolman. He has four years of experience with South Charleston.

Council also approved the second reading of four ordinances that update existing codes.

The first ordinance prohibits operating a vehicle without evidence of registration. The second prohibits using a license plate or registration from another car. The third prohibits breaking into vehicles and other mobile equipment. Finally, the last ordinance updates part of the zoning code.